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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/1967 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR I~EETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FEBRUARY 7, 1,967 CALL TO ORDER President Congreve called the meeting to order at 8:15 ?.M. ROLL CALL OF B~qBERS Present upon So'ii call: Bergen Brnhl Colfer £kren Grittani Teichert President Congreve APPROVAL OE MINtrrES OF Januar7 23~ 1967 Correction: Pg. $ re Resolution 10-67 - Trustee Colfer requested the wording "no left turn" be placed in quotes. ~tinutes Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved the minutes be approved as corrected. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert b~tion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS "G'eheral $35,584.42 Parking System Revenue 1,640.39 Library 2, $ 20.01 Bills Motor Fuel Tax 9,686.04 Library Bldg. Bend [ Int. 1961 12,880.40 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 16,36S.11 Total ~ Trustee Teichert read the following memorahdum from the Village ~nager to the President and Board of Trustees, dated February 3, 1967: "The current budget contains $5,000 and the Appropriation Ordinance $5,250 for tile purchase of salt." "Salt deliveries to date, dut to unexpected climatic conditions Salt amount fo 481 tons, totaling $6,160.91. "Approval is requested to exceed the appropriation until a Transfer Ordinance is introduced before the Beard in February." Further, under discussion, the Village Manager's memorandun regarding partial payment of $500 to Crown Temperature Engineering reconmended approval of that amount on the above warrant, and the balance to be Crown Temp. withheld until it is determined the Village Hall air conditioning k~gr. bill system is operating properly, bk. Ken Brodsky, representing Crown Temperature, stated that the contract was entered into between his company and the Village, the work was completed and he requested full payment of $993 plus an extra $253. The Village Mammger was directed to meet with a representative of Cro~n Temperature and the Village Attorney to discuss the problem of payment 6f the balance and to report back at the next Board meeting. Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved the bills be approved as submitted. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Grittani Teichert Nays: Btmhl Ekren Motion carried. February 7, 1967 CITIZENS TO BE Mr. Ctmrles Gree~{,' 700 W. Sunset, discussed the proposed annexation Annex. west of Route 83, south of Golf Road to Des Plaines. tie asked the W. of Ere. 83 Board to reconsider pre-annexation agreements reached under prior . S. Golf Rd. administrations. Mr. Jolm Weber of tile Mount Prospect 50th Anniversary Committee ~ . appeared before tile Board to discuss plans for the celebration, to 50th Ar~nmversarYbe on September 22, 23 and 24. The proposed budget is $19,750.00, half of the money by donation from local Village business and industry~ and requesting an initial contribution of $2,500 from the Village with the understanding the municipality would later mmtch the funds raised from local business sources up to a miximt~n of $7,500.00 in additional funds. It is proposed to deposit all funds in a special account under control of the Village Treasurer. Trustee Grittani stated the matter would have to be included in the next budget. The next meeting of the Finance Committee is scheduled for February 1S, at which time this would be considered, to report back to the Board on February 21. COFMITTEE C~LAIP~ I~EPORTS FINANCE 'CO~IMITTEE Licensir~ The Finance Committee recomnends that the regulations covering the Vendir~; & licensing of vending and amusement machines remain unchanged. Amusement rmach. Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved to concur in the Finance Committee recommendation. UnanLmous. The Finance Cor~nittee recommended tlmt rather than to attempt to negotiate an amendment to the existing contract, to await the 5arrington termination of tile existing contract of Ban'ington Trucking Company, Trucking m~d revise the classification system in the new contract at that Contract time regarding garbage pick-up at apartment buildings. Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for Board concurrence in the above recommendation. Unanimous. Along with the Finance Cormnittee report was an accompanying Unpaid memorandam from the Fine,ce Director regarding unpaid invoices invoices - involving Utility Sewer and Water Co. in the amount of $52.20, Utility Sewer & Salvatoro DiDacci, Sr., in the amount of $1,213.00, and DiUucci Water Home B~ilders, Inc., in the amount of $340.00. Utility Sewer and Water Company ~ms submitted a bill to the Village in the amount of $620.00 Therefore, the Finance Director will issue a draft in the amount of $567.80 as shown on the bills to be paid. It was requested this matter be removed from Matters in Committee. Approved. Barber shops are presently being charged a license fee of $10.00 · for each ckair located in the establis~nent. The Finance Committee recommends t]mt the amount is equitable and should remain unchanged. Barber shop Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved tile Board concur fees with the recommendations of the l~inance Committee regarding the above fees. Unanimous. The Finance Committee reported investigation of better coverage in hospitalization insurance. An accompanying memorandum from the Village Manager reports additional life insurance could be purchased i?spitalization for all employees increasing it to $7500 for each, at 1§¢ per month. mnsurance ~ view of this new information, Trustee Grittani requested the matter of insurance coverage be returned to Committee for further study. ~pproved. JUDICIARY CO~IITrEE Plan Commission {]'ase 66-24P ~endment to Village Plan Subdivision Regulations regarding trees permitted to be planted on public property Plan Com. was considered by the Judiciary Committee. It is recommended that Case 66-24P the Board concur with the Plan Commission to approve the amendment. An ordinance was presented and Trustee Teichert read it for first reading, requesting it be scheduled for second reading at the next regular meeting. Approved. ,F~bruary 7, 1967 The Judiciary Committee recomnends that the Village ~anager seek the approval of Commonwealth Edison for annexation ef the right' Ccmmonwealth of-way. The Village Attorney reported docuuents have been mailed Edison annex. to the Commonwealth Edison home office for study. It was agreed right of by the Board members that the linen plat would be prepared by the Village. Trustee Teichart, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved to concur with the Judiciary Committee with regard to the proposed annexation. Unanimous. The Judiciary Committee reported the Mount Prospect Yc~.h Commission adopted a resolution on Decembe~ 15, 1966 recommending that the Youth Com. Village Board establish an office of Youth Counselor and an office Ees. of Psychologist. The scope of duties for these offices was suggested, as well as minimum requirements of experience and education. A position of "full-time" Youth Counselor was recommended by the Temporary Youth Commission and funds were budgeted by this Board, but no specific position created by ordinance. The permanent Youth Counsel( Youth Commission now recommends the position, title and duties. The funds made available this fiscal year were utilized by the Village Manager for psychological services on a per' case per hour basis. The Youth Commission considers the benefits sufficient to recommend a "part-tin~" Psychologist. , The members of the Judiciary Committee agree that the psychological services are beneficial but believe that the allocation of funds for use on a per case per hour basis will achieve the same purpose without the creation of a specific position. By a vote of 5-0, the Judiciary Committee recommends the creation of the position of Youth Counselor as a full-time employee of the Village. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Judiciary committee. Unanimous. In conjunction with the above matter, a resolution designating the n~nber of officers and members of the Police Department was Res. mraber of referred to the Fire and Police Committee, robe placed on the officers & agenda for the next regular meeting, members PD Plan Commission Case 66-$0P relates to off-street parking in the business district. The Plan Commission had recommended a proposed amendment to Section 20 of the Zoning Ordinance. At the regular Plan Camm. Judiciary Committee meeting of January 13, many' local businessmen Case. 66-30P and property owners attended to object to tile proposed amendment. In order to hear all persons concerned a special meeting of the Judiciary Committee was Balled for January 24. Mr. Malcolm Young, Chairman of the Plan Commission, attended this meeting and voiced his objections to a public hearing of this nature without proper legal notice, his belief being th~at all persons should be heard and a transcript made of the proceedings. Mr. Young stated this is the function of tile Plan Commission. In view of the wide-spread interest in the proposed change, Mr. Young suggested that Case 66-30P be returned to the Plan Conmission for another public hearing. By a vote of 5-0 the Judiciary Committee reco~m~ended that Case 66-50P be returned to the Plan Commission for another public hearing.andy ~e~o~menda~ io~. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved to concur with the above recommendation of the Judiciary Committee. · Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Trustee Teichert read the four following ordinances for a first ©rds. re. reading: Mack Cadillac (a) An ordinance annexing a portion of public sidewalk and Elmhurst Street (b) An ordinance annexing certain lots located at 429 ~ 435 W. Rand Rd. (c) An ordinance vacating portion of public sidewalk and E]mhurst Street (d) An ordinance amending Map 22N of the Mt. Prospect Zoning Ordinance- RX to February 7, 1967 These ordinances all involve the ~hck Cadillac property. Trustee Teichert requested they be placed on the agenda for a second reading at the next reg~ular meeting. Board o£ BOard of A~pe'als Case 67-1A concerns the petition of Farmer Appeals Cooper's Restaurant. Trustee Teichert read an ordinance for first Case. 67-1A reading, granting variations for property located on the south side of Kensington Road between Wilshire Avenue and Rand Road and requested the ordinance be scheduled for second reading at the next regular meeting. PUBLIC HEALTH AN73 SAFETY COMMITTEE tirici~e Eailing Trustee Brtlhl llad requested the item regarding bridge railing on ' Weller Creek Route 83 at Weller Creek be placed on this ggenda. Village Manager }{ge. 83 ~,.bngan gave a report on the matter. He stated the State Highway Department inspected the bridge last week and agreed to install a chain link fence on both sides of the bridge. A deflective bumper level balTier was discussed but ruled too difficult to construct for lack of something firm enough to which it could be anchored. Work is supposed to commence this week. Ilowever, winter projects depend on the weather so it will be followed up if the expected schedule is not kep~t. Trustee Bruhl requested the item be removed from Committee. Approved. Plan. ~oran. Trustee Teichert, seconded, by Trustee Colfer, moved Case 66-24I> Case 66-2~P (Village petition to rezone from B-2 to R-1 property at Northwest corner Golf ~ Rte. 83) be removed from the table. [lpon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert ~4ot ion carried. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Judiciary Colmnittee to deny the rezoning. This motion was made at the meeting of January 17, 1967 and was tabled. --~ Under discussion, Mr. Phillip Blair, 308 W. Golf Road, adjacent property owner, appeared as an objector. Also appearing as objectors were Randolph Bateman, 307 blanawa Trail, Frank Fredericks, 919 S. I-Oka, George Furst, 912 }ti-Lusi, Thomas Carwardine~ 404 Golf. ~ir. William b~ore, attorney for Robert Ne!son~ contract purchaser of the property, submitted a linen plat showing 30' building line setbacks. Trustee Teichert moved to overrule the Plan Comission and deny rezoning the Property to R-1. Trustee Grittani seconded. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Teichert Nays~ Bergen Bruhl Ekren 3.lot ion failed. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved the Board concur with the Plan Commission and rezone the property to R-1. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Ekren Nays: Colfer Grittani Teichert ~Iot ion failed. The plat of subdivision presented by the attorney for Robert Nelson Nelson's was received by the Village Clerk. Mr. William Moore stated if the .qe-subdivision 30' setback was not in accord with the setbacks in the area he would be agreeable to changing to a 35' setback or whatever is common to the area. This was taken under advisement. CO~[~iITTEE b~ETINGS Police ~ Pire - Thursday, February 16 Judiciary - bbnday, February 20 SPECIAL b~EETING President Congreve called a special meeting for 8:00 P.M. on February 14, 1967. ABJOUI%X~£ Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved the meeting be adjourned. Unanimous. Time: 11:20 PD.I. February 7, 1967 RIGL~Vd3 tt. 5DNROE~ Secretary